Operator Manual User guide

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1-2 – JLG Lift – 3120270
1.3 ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
• MAINTAIN SAFE CLEARANCE FROM ELECTRICAL
LINES AND APPARATUS. ALLOW FOR BOOM SWAY,
ROCK OR SAG AND ELECTRICAL LINE SWAYING.
THE MACHINE DOES NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION
FROM CONTACT WITH OR PROXIMITY TO AN ELEC-
TRICALLY CHARGED CONDUCTOR.
• MAINTAIN A CLEARANCE OF AT LEAST 10 FEET (3
M) BETWEEN ANY PART OF THE MACHINE OR ITS
LOAD AND ANY ELECTRICAL LINE OR APPARATUS
CARRYING UP TO 50,000 VOLTS. ONE FOOT ADDI-
TIONAL CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY
ADDITIONAL 30,000 VOLTS OR LESS.
1.4 PRE-OPERATIONAL
• READ YOUR MANUAL. UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU’VE
READ - THEN BEGIN OPERATIONS.
• ALLOW ONLY AUTHORIZED AND QUALIFIED PER-
SONNEL TO OPERATE MACHINE WHO HAVE DEM-
ONSTRATED THAT THEY UNDERSTAND SAFE AND
PROPER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
UNIT.
Table 1-1. Minimum Safe Approach Distances (M.S.A.D.) to energized (exposed or insulated) power lines and parts
Voltage Range
(Phase to Phase)
MINIMUM SAFE APPROACH DISTANCE
in Feet (Meters)
0 to 300V AVOID CONTACT
Over 300V to 50 KV 10 (3)
Over 50KV to 200 KV 15 (5)
Over 200 KV to 350 KV 20 (6)
Over 350 KV to 500 KV 25 (8)
Over 500 KV to 750 KV 35 (11)
Over 750 KV to 1000 KV 45 (14)
DANGER: DO NOT maneuver machine or personnel inside PROHIBITED ZONE. ASSUME all electrical parts and wiring
are ENERGIZED unless known otherwise.